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PUBA 744: Communicating Data for Public Impact

October 3-5, 2019 at the School of Government

John Quinterno, Adjunct Instructor / Principal, South by North Strategies, Ltd.

Over the past decade, the ways in which public administrators and policy analysts are expected to present data and conclusions have changed radically. The growing availability of raw public data, the increased availability of cheap and powerful analytical and presentation software, the ubiquity of mobile computing, the advent of social media, and the deepening scientific understanding of human visual perception and comprehension—all of these factors have altered how research should be presented to ensure that it resonates with civic leaders, journalists, and the public.

Today, professionals working in the broad public sector need to think carefully about how to communicate their findings, especially when trying to reach non-expert decision makers. While analysts must ground their work in sound research methods, they also must think deliberately about how to communicate concisely, clearly, and effectively in written documents, in oral presentations, and in electronic media.

This skills-based immersion course aims to expose MPA students to the emerging research related to the effective communication of public data, such as the data compiled by public statistical agencies like the US Census Bureau. Covered topics include how to develop clear messages, how to design effective visual elements like charts and tables, how to best format written documents, and how to deliver effective oral presentations of quantitative information.

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, and no prior knowledge of specific analytical techniques or software packages is required.

Fall Fest 2019

FallFest 2019 Welcomes Students to Campus with Fun, Food and Free Swag

Be part of the Tar Heel Tradition

Who:   New and returning students kick-off the 2019/20 campus year

What:   FallFest

When:  Sunday, August 18, 2019

       Immediately following New Student Convocation about 8:15 p.m.

Where: Hooker Fields, UNC-CH campus

Cost:  FREE!

Join host the Carolina Union on August 18 at Hooker Fields for the 23 ^rd year of FallFest. 

The evening features demonstrations, giveaways and prizes, free food, competitions and performances.UNC-Chapel Hill student organizations, university departments, and sports clubs will be on hand to meet students and attract new membership. FallFest is open to the entire University community, and starts immediately following New Student Convocation, held in Carmichael Auditorium.

For 2019, UNC Men’s Soccer will host an exhibition game against NC State held on Fetzer Field. Kick-off for the exhibition game is 8:30 p.m.

A special thanks goes to our presenting host, presenting partners and sponsors this year:  Presenting Host Carolina Union; Presenting Campus Partners CUAB, Carolina Dining Services, Campus Recreation; Platinum Sponsors: The UNC General Alumni Association, Office of the Vice Chancellors of Student Affairs , Panera Bread, Pepsi and The Pizza Press; Gold Sponsors Alpine Bagel , Arts Everywhere , UNC Student Stores, Wings Over Chapel Hill and YaYa Tea; Silver Sponsors: Amazon Prime, Bandido’s Mexican Café, Chopt Salad, Fresh Point, Insomnia Cookies, Papa John’s, Port City Java, Lula’s, Sushinara, The Daily Tar Heel, Vera Bradley, Workforce Strategy, Equity and Engagement; Bronze Sponsors: Aveda Institute of Chapel Hill, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Cheerwine, Coastal Credit Union, Drive Shack, Domino’s, Dunkin’, GRK Yeero, Harris Teeter, IP3, Med Deli, Off Campus Student Life and Community Partnerships, Spectrum, Southern Ice Cream, Sonja Haynes Stone Center, Takeout Central, TNT Dynamite Branding, UNC Parking and Transportation, UNC Summer School, and Utz. 

Queer Grad & Professional Students (QGAPS) Welcome Back Dinner

When: Tuesday, August 20th 5-6:30 PM

Where: Graduate Student Center (211A W. Cameron Ave)

 

Description:  Come and celebrate the start of the new school year with other LGBTQIA+ graduate and professional students! You can connect with new friends, catch up with folks you met last year, and hear about all of the great events we have planned for you this year. 

All are welcome, but please  register  as space is limited!  Dinner will be provided.  

  

If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please contact Erin Case, Graduate and Professional Student Program Coordinator, at  erincase@live.unc.edu .

The University Office for Diversity & Inclusion invites you to take part in the 7 th  annual Diversity THINKposium. This year’s theme, Voice, addresses how we use our voices to contribute to the sense of belonging for, and the retention and engagement of, all stakeholders at Carolina. Attendees will participate in interactive workshops, insightful panel discussions and small group breakout sessions that will explore the impact of using our voices to effectuate change.

Participants will have the opportunity to hear from campus leaders, as well as Dr. Maria Armoudian, lecturer at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, who will deliver the keynote. Breakout sessions will engage participants in role-playing and discussions about how to connect the Blueprint for Next with strategies for providing a space for “voice” in everyday practice, policies and programs.

THINKposium: Voice will be held on Wednesday, Sep. 4, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education. THINKposium is free to attend but requires registration due to limited seating. To reserve your seat and confirm your attendance, simply register below by August 21. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

Register here.

Carolina Veterans Resource Center Welcome Back BBQ!

 

17 August 2019

4:00-7:00 pm

@CVRC

211 Branson St

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

New and returning veterans, come join us for our annual Welcome Back BBQ!

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